pristine
adjectiveBand 9formal
UKˈprɪstiːn
USˈprɪstin
In its original, unspoilt condition; spotlessly clean.
The reserve protects a stretch of pristine coastline.
The rainforest remains largely pristine.
Remember it
Pristine comes from Latin meaning “original” or “former,” like something untouched from the beginning.
Goes with
Similar and opposite
- Similar
- unspoiltuntouchedimmaculate
- Opposite
- pollutedspoiltdegraded
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